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Couldn’t Be Lyrics by Elephant Jake

Goodness to Honest

2022

[Verse 1]
I do not want any of this right now
So I’m looking ahead, and I’m pushing through
And I wonder if you’ll agree it’s overdue
Time enough will pass for this all to heal
But time’s thinking instead, I’ll keep seeing you
Every distant silhouette transforms in front of me

[Verse 2]
Moved all your things out of our old place
Drove down in silence to move them in for you
You invited me in, I guess I’ll never see him again
Sat down beside me, then said

[Chorus]
“Why’re you feeling so distant?
Look me in the eyes, don’t hide your face in front of me
I know one day you’ll find her
I hope she’ll be for you еverything I couldn’t be.”

[Verse 3]
You’d made a list of quеstions that you had
Seeking some closure, an exit interview
Left your arms and closed the door
To the car and turned the key
I can make me something more
But I needed more from me
Couldn’t do this anymore, because I needed more from me

[Chorus]
“Why’re you feeling so distant?
Look me in the eyes, don’t hide your face in front of me
I know one day you’ll find her
I hope she’ll be for you everything I couldn’t be.”

About “Couldn’t Be” by Elephant Jake

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"Couldn’t Be" is credited to Elephant Jake. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Couldn’t Be" appears on "Goodness to Honest" in 2022.

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